047 Compliance Director

Leech Lake Gaming•Various Locations, MN

About The Position

The Compliance Director is responsible for enforcing federal, state, and tribal compliance requirements for gaming operations. The role oversees internal controls, regulatory compliance, licensing processes, investigations, and compliance activities involving gaming and non-tribally owned gaming establishments. It also provides regulatory support to Leech Lake Cannabis and coordinates with Human Resources, casino management, Associates, vendors, and the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority. The position supervises and trains a Background Investigator, facilitates Review Board hearings and Compliance Committee meetings, maintains knowledge of property-wide events, and attends or facilitates mandatory meetings and training. The Director must maintain confidentiality, demonstrate sensitivity to Native American culture, follow applicable Leech Lake Gaming and Tribal policies and regulations, and help secure the assets of Leech Lake Gaming and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; a combination of education and experience may be considered as a substitute.
Four or more years of management experience; tribal casino experience is preferred.
Strong computer skills.
Must meet Tribal/State Compact licensing requirements, pass a criminal background check, and submit to drug testing.
Knowledge of the Data Privacy Act.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Knowledge of Tribal/State Compacts regarding Class II, Class III video games of chance, and Class III blackjack.
Knowledge of the Leech Lake Gaming Ordinance.
Knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act, Title 31, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.
Knowledge of Minimum Internal Control Standard requirements established by the National Indian Gaming Commission and National Indian Gaming Association.
Knowledge of the Gaming Exclusion Policy.
Knowledge of Gaming Personnel Policy and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain accurate records.
Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.
Ability to provide guidance and feedback that helps others strengthen specific knowledge and skill areas.
Ability to demonstrate conduct consistent with a set of values and accepted standards.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Frequently able to sit for long periods of time; frequent exposure to moderate-to-loud noise and tobacco smoke.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in a tribal casino is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret and enforce gaming compliance rules and regulations under the Tribal/State Compact, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, National Indian Gaming Commission requirements, and Leech Lake Gaming Ordinance.
Enforce Bank Secrecy Act amendments and requirements related to Title 31 and Suspicious Activity Reporting.
Develop Minimum Internal Control Standards that meet or exceed National Indian Gaming Commission and National Indian Gaming Association standards.
Institute and enforce Minimum Internal Control Standards to safeguard assets.
Review and approve department Standard Internal Controls and maintain Tribal Internal Controls.
Interpret and enforce the casino exclusion policy.
Assist Human Resources in developing and enforcing personnel policies and procedures.
Develop and institute a process for job applicants to ensure a qualified Associate list is available to casino management.
Develop and maintain Associate and vendor licensing processes.
Assist Associates with waiver requests and submit them to Leech Lake Reservation Tribal Council Members of the Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority for approval or denial.
Facilitate and coordinate Review Board hearing meetings in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and oversee regulations governing non-tribally owned gaming establishments, monitor compliance, and recommend regulatory updates as needed.
Provide regulatory support to Leech Lake Cannabis, including assistance with site licensing, associate licensing, and compliance-related processes.
Supervise and train the Background Investigator in conducting background checks, preparing Investigative Reports for the National Indian Gaming Commission, and following Associate licensing requirements and procedures.
Facilitate Compliance Committee meetings.
Maintain knowledge of events across the property.
Attend and/or facilitate mandatory meetings and training.
Maintain confidentiality and operate in accordance with applicable Leech Lake Gaming policies, Tribal Internal Controls, and regulations.
Help secure the assets of Leech Lake Gaming and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
Perform other duties as assigned.